Operation
Driving instructions
Special driving features for off-road
driving
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Observe the following during off-road
driving:
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In sandy soil, please drive at a
steady speed as allowed by condi-
tions. This helps overcome the vehi-
cle rolling resistance and reduces
the likelihood of the vehicle sinking
into the ground.
The following driving features are available
for specific kind of operation:
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Adjust vehicle speed to condition of
terrain. The more uneven, rutty and
steeper the terrain, the lower the
speed should be
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LOW RANGE mode (୴ page 125)
LOW RANGE – ABS (୴ page 77)
LOW RANGE – 4-ETS (୴ page 80)
LOW RANGE – ESP (୴ page 81)
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Do not initiate jumps with the vehi-
cle. It interrupts the forward mo-
mentum of the vehicle.
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Watch out for obstacles, such as
rocks, holes, tree stumps and ruts.
Always drive onto slopes with the
the engine running and the vehicle
in gear.
Be especially careful when driving
in unknown territory. It may be nec-
essary to get out of the vehicle and
scout the path you intend to take.
Off-road driving rules
Engage the LOW RANGE mode before driv-
ing under off-road conditions
Checklist before off-road driving
(୴ page 125).
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Before driving through water, deter-
mine is depth.
Fasten items being carried as securely as
possible (୴ page 157).
Tires
Do not stop vehicle while immersed
in water, and do not shut off the
engine.
Check the tread depth and maintain
specified tire pressure (see tire pres-
sure label inside the fuel filler flap).
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We recommend keeping doors, liftgate,
windows, and sliding/pop-up roof*
closed whenever driving in off-road
mode.
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Check tires for possible damage and
remove foreign objects.
Replace missing valve caps.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz M-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz ML350, Mercedes-Benz ML500, Mercedes-Benz W163 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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